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♥ In 2012 through 2016 multiple hospital systems sought TCNJ as an academic partner to offer an RN to BSN program on site
in order to increase their number of bachelor’s prepared nurses.

♥ In 2015-2017 a series of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Novo Nordisk awards provided further integration of

concepts and clinical experiences in population-based health care and physical and nutritional health for children

experiences and further development of academic-practice partnerships with our professional community.

♥ In 2015 the Department of Nursing was recognized as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence for Creating

Environments That Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development.

♥ In 2016 we were designated as a QSEN Institute Regional Center headed by Dr. Gerry Altmiller, a TCNJ nursing faculty

and a recognized national leader for her expertise in Quality and Safety. In 2020 this Center was changed to the Quality
Safety Innovation Center to expand the work.

♥ In 2019 a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant was awarded for the first time to Nursing to support those students who

have suffered traumatic acts. The program uses a Trauma Informed Approach. VOCA grant received 1 million dollars to

expand this program for 2 more years.